Sunday 14 August 2011

Tours of the Stores: BPMA Museum Collection | Events | British Postal Museum & Archive




Tours of the Stores: BPMA Museum Collection | Events | British Postal Museum & Archive: "Join us for a special behind the scenes tour of the BPMA museum collection store. Highlights include a fleet of postal service vehicles illustrating the long history of moving the mail, and over 50 pillar boxes of different types, from one of the first boxes trialled in the UK to modern designs and prototypes.

Visitors will enjoy two 30-minute curator-led tours, separated by a break and complimentary refreshments, followed by time at the end of the visit for self-led exploration of the collection. Please note that each 30 minute tour will involve standing for this time.

Wednesday 3 August, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Monday 5 September, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday 7 September, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Wednesday 5 October, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Wednesday 2 November, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Free entry.

To reserve your place call 020 7239 2570 or e-mail info@postalheritage.org.uk."